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Today, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Elizabeth Hertel talks about Michigan’s Child Protective Services progress under federal oversight. Then, a 1950s “shark attack” in Lake Michigan. Plus, the Kresge Foundation’s president and CEO Rip Rapson discusses the foundation’s ongoing mission and its 100th anniversary.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services trumpets improvements noted in a follow-up audit from the Office of the Auditor General, but said the OAG's report was a disservice to the public.
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Many county health departments and some local municipalities are giving away radon test kids during the month of January.
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Some foam on the river is caused by PFAS, a class of chemicals that can cause health effects after prolonged exposure.
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As Medicaid unwinds, Michiganders are having issues completing renewal forms.
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Michigan's first tranche of funds from a nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors is close to $40 million.
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The Detroit River has long been a popular spot for local fishers. But with heavy pollutants in the water, a group called the Riverwalkers is on a mission to educate anglers on how to catch and consume fish safely.
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As nice as it’s been having a break from COVID, the virus is not gone. So, where does that leave us? On today's episode, we hear from an epidemiologist about adapting to a virus that’s here to stay.
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For five months, state health officials have told Benton Harbor residents not to drink their tap water. But now that safety message is shifting.
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The hearing comes after a report from the Office of the Auditor General found nearly 30% more deaths than the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported across a timespan from January 2020 through July 2, 2021.